ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 51 and Sherwin-Williams SW 9017, ΔE 15.41 apart
Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow (51) and Sherwin-Williams Sunny Veranda (SW 9017) measure a delta-E of 15.41 apart. Sunny Veranda is 27.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sunny Veranda holds more color, chroma 40.6 against 36.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sudbury Yellow depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 48.8 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow and Sherwin-Williams Sunny Veranda are delta-E 15.41 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow and Sherwin-Williams Sunny Veranda is delta-E 15.41.
Sherwin-Williams Sunny Veranda is lighter than Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow by 27.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Sunny Veranda carries more color than Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sudbury Yellow | Sunny Veranda | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 51 | SW 9017 |
| Hex | #D7B576 | #FEDF94 |
| Light reflectance | 48.8 | 76.3 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 36.8 | 40.6 |
| Hue angle | 83.7° | 88.9° |
| Color family | orange | orange |